Year: 2023

Zarco “got a good feeling on the Honda” in brief 2019 LCR MotoGP stint

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Johann Zarco, who has been with Ducati for the past four years, has signed a two-year deal to join Honda and LCR in 2024, replacing Alex Rins who is moving to Yamaha. This will be Zarco’s second time riding the Honda in the premier class, as he filled in for the injured Takaaki Nakagami at LCR for the final three rounds of 2019. Despite a difficult debut in Australia, Zarco had a good feeling on the RC213V and with LCR during that time. He believes in Honda’s ability to invest…

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Williams admits it got Albon's strategy "wrong" twice in F1 Dutch GP

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Albon started fourth but fell down the field after choosing to stay on slick tires while others switched to intermediates. He eventually worked his way back up to sixth place before the rain returned. Mercedes’ strategy director, James Vowles, admitted that their decision to stay out initially was a mistake. He explained that once they committed to a strategy, they should have stuck with it. Albon also agreed that their second pitstop for intermediates was one lap too late. Despite the strategy errors, Albon finished in eighth place, which he…

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Rast targets Schneider's DTM title record

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René Rast is regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the DTM, with three titles and 25 victories since his debut in 2016. Despite missing a race due to Formula E commitments, Rast reached his 100th race at the Lausitzring, making him the third-most experienced driver on the grid. Although he currently sits ninth in the championship, he admits that winning this year’s title is unlikely. However, Rast is determined to add to his championship tally in the future and has his sights set on surpassing…

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